“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.”
Let God Be True writes this about the verse: “Here is a quaint proverb with a sober warning—never cheat or compromise in any business dealings, especially not in a sneaky or subtle way that would defraud another person of their property. The lesson is taken from the old custom of leaving landmarks to distinguish property lines and boundaries.” That’s good stuff. I’ve witnessed a few disagreements over property lines in my life. Thankfully, none have involved me or my property—yet. However, the ones I’ve seen have been very heated, with all being financial wins for lawyers. Ultimately, I’m convinced that a person’s home is often treated as an extension of who they are. It reflects their self-worth. To threaten their boundaries is taken as something deeply personal. I’m not entirely sure how such disputes are best handled, but two truths come to mind. First, we serve a God who tells us twice that He does not dwell in houses built by human hands. Second, we read that His Son had no home; we are told He did not have a place to lay His head. While we are challenged not to be sly or underhanded in our dealings with others, we are also reminded to keep a loose grip on “our” things. Today, recognize who truly owns everything. #BeTheEdge
““However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:” Acts 7:48 NIV
